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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.45, 32,127.12 and 12,670.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.45, 32,127.12 and 12,670.19 is: 17,484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.45 : 32,127.12 = 12,670.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.45/32,127.12 = 12,670.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.45x = 32,127.12 × 12,670.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.45x = 407,056,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,056,553.92/23,280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.91

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